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Amid bombs and chaos, Goma’s displaced residents share their fears and hopes
In 2009, in Goma, a local church was turned into a refugee camp where those fleeing from the horrors of war could feel safe and secure. Image courtesy of Steve Evans via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0).
Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight a Far Smaller Militia
The latest conflict in eastern Congo has exposed endemic weaknesses in the country’s military, long known for corruption, extortion and abuse.
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Former members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and police officers who allegedly surrendered to M23 rebels arrive in Goma, Congo, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.
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In Latest Advance, Rebels in Congo Say They Have Entered a Key City
Last month, M23 rebels backed by Rwanda took the city of Goma in a bloody battle. This weekend, the group entered the gold-trading center of Bukavu in eastern Congo after government soldiers fled.
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M23 defends raid on hospitals in Goma city
Kanyuka argues that the M23 fighters did not raid but conducted a peaceful operation against 130 Armed Forces of Democratic ...